PREA Coordinator - Juvenile Justice

Agency

Safety

Division

70000075 Dept of Public Safety

Job Classification Title

Program Analyst I (S)

Position Number

60059476

Grade

NC17

About Us

The Department of Public Safety's mission is to safeguard and preserve the lives and property of the people of North Carolina through preparation, prevention, and protection with integrity and honor. Our agency houses many public safety divisions, including Emergency Management, Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Alcohol Law Enforcement, Samarcand Training Academy, and the North Carolina National Guard. Join us along with our more than 3,000 employees and 12,000 National Guard members in providing exceptional public safety services to the citizens of North Carolina.

Description of Work

We are looking for candidates who have a passion for helping court-involved youth. We are Working Together to Strengthen North Carolina’s Youth and Families!

The Division of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention is committed to the reduction and prevention of juvenile delinquency by effectively intervening, educating and treating youth in order to strengthen families and increase public safety. If you have a passion for making a difference in the lives of North Carolina's youth, we welcome you to be part of the team.

The State of North Carolina provides work/life balance, a team-oriented culture, opportunities for advancement, and interesting work. If you are looking to serve others, this is the place for you

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

NC17 Salary Range: $58,613-$75,121

DPS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. 

The Minimum Education and Experience (E&E) are REQUIRED to qualify for this position.  All work history and education (including accurate dates of employment/attendance) must be documented on the application.

Supplemental Questions are also a required part of the application: answers must reference education or work experience listed on the application. A complete, all-inclusive application maximizes an applicant’s potential to qualify for the position, as well as the highest possible salary. Salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. Click here for more information and application resources.

Management Preferences- (These skills are not required but managers may choose to interview/select applicants who demonstrate Management Preferences.) ​

• Experience conducting and developing training materials for a variety of stakeholders
• Experience administering a program governed by certification and/or lawful standards.
• Experience with analyzing complex situations to identify root causes and recommend solutions aligned with organizational policies.
• Experience applying detailed policy guidance to make recommendations about complex scenarios.

Job Duties:

Analysis Research and External Affairs: The primary purpose of the Analysis, Research, and External Affairs section is to create unified messages for the Division of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention through communication to staff, stakeholders, partners, and the public such that budget priorities, grants and research, policy and special projects are effectively directed towards the same goals and outcomes. External affairs within the section ensures like communication to state legislators, local leaders and stakeholders, and NC General Assembly support staff. This section performs or facilitates analysis of programs, services, and policies; creates strategic partnerships with educational and research entities; creates and trains staff and stakeholders on business analytic resources; and produces or coordinates JJDP legislative reports and research briefs. This section coordinates Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) activities and manages juvenile records requests.

The primary purpose of the position is to administer the statewide program to prevent, detect, and respond to sexual abuse and sexual harassment of juveniles in the care and custody of NCDPS-Juvenile Justice. Work involves the planning and supervising of the technical, administrative, and clerical activities of the Division’s Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) efforts and evaluating procedures to measure performance and to assure efficient and effective direction of services and resources.

This position consults with both internal and external program stakeholders, performs public safety related policy analysis, evaluation, and technical assistance; develops, and provides recommendations for agency policies, procedures, and regulatory proposals. The position establishes and maintains contact with senior and division level management to ensure full communication of the program.

This position requires a commitment to the safety of juveniles and their right to be free from abuse and harassment, and to trauma-informed principles of care. Additional responsibilities include helping Division Management develop new policies and review existing policies, researching, and gathering data to clarify issues, identifying alternatives, and developing strategies designed to cultivate professional development and aid in the elimination of sexual abuse and sexual harassment per PREA statute and policy. The position may also review and prepare economic and operational impact assessments, and analyses of existing and proposed local, state, and federal legislation and regulations. This position will also lead the development, presentation, evaluation, and approval of program specific training. This position provides training on PREA and special populations.

Work Schedule: 

This is a full-time position. Monday-Friday 8am-5pm. This position does require overnight travel.

We Offer Great Benefits!

Various option packages will enhance your quality of life, health, wellness, and future. Some examples are Vacation, twelve Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave as well as Health Insurance, Disability (Short and Long Term) Insurance and Dental Insurance.  For a full list of Benefits, please click on this LINK.

Supplemental and Contact Information

The North Carolina Department of Public Safety (DPS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders.  Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), we are committed to full inclusion of qualified applicants and will review requests for reasonable accommodation to perform essential job functions during the hiring process or while on the job.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program 

For applicants with student loans, becoming a state employee may include eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit www.studentaid.gov to learn more.

Transcripts

• Degrees and transcripts must be received from appropriately accredited college or university.

• Applicants who earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, must attach an unofficial transcript to receive credit for education.

• International degrees and transcripts must be evaluated for accreditation by a recognized evaluation service by the closing date of this posting.  Failure to provide documentation may result in ineligibility. The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) has several options to provide credential verification: https://www.naces.org/members.

Military Experience 

• Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty that includes Character of Discharge - Member 4 or Service 2 form) to the application.

• Applicants seeking National Guard Preference:

  A current member of the North Carolina National Guard in good standing must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS).

  A former member of the North Carolina National Guard who served for at least 6 years and were discharged under honorable conditions, must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.

The NC Dept. of Public Safety must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the "National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape. "PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions

If applying for a Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention position certified through the NC Dept. of Justice - Criminal Justice Standards Division, please click this link for specific certification requirements: Juvenile Justice Officer & Juvenile Court Counselor Certification.

Per NC General Statute 143B-1209.54, applicants hired into a position certified as a criminal justice officer or justice officer are required to electronically submit fingerprints to the NC State Bureau of Investigation for a state and national criminal history record check and enrollment in the FBI’s Next Generation Identification System: Criminal Justice Record of Arrest and Prosecution Background Service (“RAP Back”).  This is in addition to submitting fingerprints during the application process.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application. If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by the hiring manager.  If you are no longer under consideration, you will receive an email notification.

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Bachelor’s degree from an appropriately accredited institution and three (3) years progressively responsible experience related to the area of assignment; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Recruiter:

Kassia Elizabeth White

Recruiter Email:

KASSIA.WHITE@NCDPS.GOV